BHF Conference – Titanium Awards
BHF is proud to announce the 3rd Annual Titanium Awards, which seek to recognise excellence in the public and private healthcare sector in Southern Africa.… Read More »BHF Conference – Titanium Awards
HPCSA news
The latest news from the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), protecting the public and guiding the professions.
Medical and Dental Professions Board’s Handbook on Internship Training
Just to recap, doctors trained in South Africa need to complete two years of internship, with no exam at the end of their internship, but the completion of a logbook… Read More »Medical and Dental Professions Board’s Handbook on Internship Training
Criteria for HPCSA-accredited intern posts
Doctors trained in South Africa need to complete two years of internship, with no exam at the end of their internship, but the completion of a logbook after rotation in all… Read More »Criteria for HPCSA-accredited intern posts
Ethical conduct of Environmental Health Practitioners: a constitutional imperative
The fundamental duty of Environmental Health Practitioners (EHPs) is to serve humankind, to safeguard public health, and to protect them against diseases. This involves: inspecting… Read More »Ethical conduct of Environmental Health Practitioners: a constitutional imperative
Patient – Practitioner relationship
In recent months, the HPCSA has been inundated with complaints from patients regarding the lack of empathy from various treapractitioners. The Health Professions Council of… Read More »Patient – Practitioner relationship
Scope infringement by “front line” staff in optometry/dispensing opticianry practice
Following numerous queries and complaints received by the Professional Board for Optometry and Dispensing Opticians regarding the performance of certain clinical and professional acts falling… Read More »Scope infringement by “front line” staff in optometry/dispensing opticianry practice
HPCSA Inspectorate Office is on the move
In order to execute Council’s mandate of protecting the public and guiding the professions, Council has established the Inspectorate Office whose main focus and primary… Read More »HPCSA Inspectorate Office is on the move
The effect of incorrect practitioner details on HPCSA database
The Council has over the years been grappling with the issue of practitioners who do not update their personal details in the event that they… Read More »The effect of incorrect practitioner details on HPCSA database
How to apply for a refund from the HPCSA?
Practitioners can request a refund from the HPCSA in the event of overpayment or duplication of payment by their employer. A refund usually refers to… Read More »How to apply for a refund from the HPCSA?
Message from HPCSA President
Dear Practitioners A lot has happened since the begining of the year and I am pleased to apprise members on some of the current developments… Read More »Message from HPCSA President
HPCSA offices closed on 20 March 2017
Please note that on Monday, 20 March 2017, the HPCSA Offices will be closed to the public due to the planned Protest Action that may… Read More »HPCSA offices closed on 20 March 2017
HPCSA Annual Fees 2017/8
A friendly reminder that HPCSA annual fees are due before 1 April 2017. These fees are payable by persons registered in terms of the Health Professions… Read More »HPCSA Annual Fees 2017/8
HPCSA online renewal process
The HPCSA’s new online facility allowing practitioners to renew registration and pay annual fees for 2017/2018 is now live. Visit our website on www.hpcsa.co.za to access the portal.… Read More »HPCSA online renewal process
HPCSA portal for online registration and practitioner cards
Practitioners can do their annual renewal and registration for the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) online. The portal allows users to check their… Read More »HPCSA portal for online registration and practitioner cards
Latest on PBEC practice guidelines
During October 2016, the Professional Board for Emergency Care (PBEC) released the draft Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) to stakeholders for comment. After numerous requests, the… Read More »Latest on PBEC practice guidelines
Update on Replag vs HPCSA/PBP court case
On 2 September 2011, the Minister of Health (“Minister”) published the Regulations Defining the Scope of the Profession of Psychology (GNR 704 in Government Gazette… Read More »Update on Replag vs HPCSA/PBP court case
Benefits of HPCSA online registration and annual fees system
Practitioners will be able to go through the renewal process online; Practitioners will make annual fee payments and other outstanding amounts, as invoiced, online; Practitioners… Read More »Benefits of HPCSA online registration and annual fees system
Participation in strike action by Emergency Cape Providers
As a regulatory body with a legislative mandate to protect the public and guide the Emergency Care profession, the Professional Board for Emergency Care emphatically… Read More »Participation in strike action by Emergency Cape Providers
Suspension from relevant register due to non-payment of annual fees
Section 19 (1) (d) allows the Registrar to suspend a practitioner for non-payment of annual fees. Such practitioner will be suspended from the register and… Read More »Suspension from relevant register due to non-payment of annual fees
Voluntary Erasure
Any health professional may apply for voluntary erasure from the register in writing before 31 March of the applicable year. Applications made thereafter (i.e. 1… Read More »Voluntary Erasure